Do not put full or partially full cans in the trash; they may explode in a trash truck.

Management Options

Empty aerosol containers: Aerosol can is empty when you no longer hear any air released when the nozzle is depressed and the can feels empty when shaken.

If aerosol containers are acceptable in your local recycling program, remove plastic lid and place with recyclables. If not, place in the trash.

Partially full containers that you know do not contain hazardous chemicals:

To empty the can of its non-hazardous contents, discharge outdoors into a deep cardboard box or paper bag, and allow the box or bag to dry before placing in the trash. The empty aerosol container can then be recycled or disposed.

All other aerosol containers:

Save for a household hazardous waste collection or take to a commercial hazardous waste facility.